Fifteen Lango folk-tales

**Book description**

Fifteen Lango Folk­tales collected and translated by M. J. Wright is a lively and respectful anthology of traditional stories from the Lango people of northern Uganda. The collection preserves oral narratives that range from trickster episodes and origin myths to cautionary tales and moral lessons, rendered into clear, readable English while keeping the rhythms and cultural markers of Lango storytelling. Wright’s introductions and brief notes provide helpful context on performance, social roles, and customary belief without overshadowing the stories themselves. This volume is valuable for readers interested in African oral literature, comparative folklore, cultural history, and those seeking primary material for teaching or community heritage projects. The tone is engaging and accessible for general readers yet retains enough ethnographic detail to serve students and researchers. Fifteen Lango Folk­tales invites readers into a living narrative world where humor, wisdom, and social memory converge